Mohammad Tolouei and Italian writer Michela Murgia had a speech in a joint panel, titled “The Future and the Problem of Technology” held by the Italian pavilion, special guest of the 30th Tehran Book Fair.

During this session Tolouei highlighted the role of literature as the true savior of man in modern era where he has been downgraded by technology. Michela Murgia, however, appeared as the defender of technology and its benefits for human welfare.

The Tehran Book Fair is annually held in Aftab City near Tehran in May.